After US, Amul to start fresh milk sales in more countries
After announcing the sale of locally sourced ‘fresh milk’ in the United States (US), the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (GCMMF) – which sells dairy products under ‘Amul’ brand – is aiming to launch similar business in a few more countries. “Quite a few markets we are unable to reach directly with our products and […]
Truth behind Maneka Gandhi video-sweeping generalisations cannot be made about milk
Is drinking milk depleting you of calcium instead of building its reserves? A recent video of BJP leader Maneka Gandhi, where she can be heard saying that people who drink the most milk have the least amount of calcium, is doing the rounds on social media. She argues that it leads to lactic acid build-up […]
Experts say dairy products can benefit the body and the mind
Dairy products are considered an important part of a balanced meal and are packed with essential nutrients like calcium, phosphorus, B vitamins, potassium and vitamin D, which are important at various developmental stages in kids and also as we grow old. However, when it comes to heart patients, dairy consumption must be approached carefully. Dairy […]
Cows are not the problem, but they are part of the solution in GHG emissions.
Amidst the heightening concern with greenhouse gas emissions, the dairy industry has an important message they need to share: “Cows are not the problem, but they are part of the solution.” Dr. Sara Kvidera made this statement during her presentation Feb. 27 at the 2024 Nebraska Dairy Convention in West Point. Her topic focused on […]
Mother Dairy to invest Rs 750 crore to set up 2 dairy, F&V plants
Mother Dairy will invest Rs 650 crore to set up two new plants for processing of milk as well as fruits and vegetables to expand its business amid rising consumer demand. Mother Dairy, which is a l eading milk supplier in Delhi-NCR, will also invest another Rs 100 crore to expand capacities of its existing […]
Feeding the world: A dairy perspective
Dairy farming in the Netherlands has become a topic of intense debate, with opinions sharply divided. Interestingly, the timing of GDF’s annual congress in New Zealand this March couldn’t be more fitting. Both countries stand as major dairy exporters, boasting robust dairy industries and leveraging favourable climatic conditions for milk production. As a dairy farmer in the […]
DAIRY NEWSDAIRY POLICY Meandering the Milky Way for Health and Happiness
“I love milk so much! I make a point of drinking a glass of milk every day. So now anyone who did those milk ads with the milk moustaches, they’re my heroes,” Natalie Portman, the celebrity Hollywood actor and heartthrob of millions describes her passion for her most preferred food. After all, cultures across the […]
Dairy Myth
A long-standing, prevalent belief champions dairy as the perfect food. While it may indeed be ideal for calves it is not the case for humans. The perfect food for humans is human milk, and that too only during infancy. Humans are unique in two respects: (1) they continue milk consumption beyond infancy and (2) they […]
Gut health under moonlight: How milk nourishes your digestive system overnight?
Amidst our busy lives, the importance of a good night’s sleep and the nutrition that our bodies receive throughout the night frequently go neglected. Milk, on the other hand, is a silent hero who works tirelessly under the moonlight to preserve our digestive health.ADVERTISEMENT Milk, which has been a staple in many cultures for thousands […]
Akshayakalpa sets up a new dairy ecosystem in TN with an investment of ₹15 crore
Akshayakalpa Farms & Foods Pvt Ltd (known as Akshayakalpa Organic), an organic dairy firm and a manufacturer of milk products, has established a new milk sourcing ecosystem near Chengalpattu in Tamil Nadu with an investment of ₹15 crore, a move that is expected to help the company expand its supply to the fast-growing organic food […]